"Earning my Ph.D. at UCLA, I became assistant manager of the Student Counseling Center. I was recruited from there to teach at USC from which I retired with rank of Associate Professor (tenured). I have written many articles in peer-reviewed journals and three books. The title of my best represents my position: "Affirmation and Reality: Fundamentals of Humanistic Existentialism."
I believe in authentic encounter among all and especially between therapist and client. We structure our world for the best of all possible reasons, and we all suffer the positive and negative aspects of that way of being."

"Earning my Ph.D. at UCLA, I became assistant manager of the Student Counseling Center. I was recruited from there to teach at USC from which I retired with rank of Associate Professor (tenured). I have written many articles in peer-reviewed journals and three books. The title of my best represents my position: "Affirmation and Reality: Fundamentals of Humanistic Existentialism."
I believe in authentic encounter among all and especially between therapist and client. We structure our world for the best of all possible reasons, and we all suffer the positive and negative aspects of that way of being."

"I help individuals and couples understand how and why they find themselves in painful
circumstances, and how they can learn to get out of them.
For more than twenty years I have treated individuals and couples from 17 to 71(+) with problems ranging from depression to panic atacks,performance anxiety,TROUBLED MARRIAGES friction with parents/children or dysfunctional sex lives. I treat each person with whatever modality is most appropriate for him or her:I'm trained in cognitive/behavioral; certified in hypnosis; Experienced in spirituality, sexuality, insight or solution or family oriented techniques."

"I help individuals and couples understand how and why they find themselves in painful
circumstances, and how they can learn to get out of them.
For more than twenty years I have treated individuals and couples from 17 to 71(+) with problems ranging from depression to panic atacks,performance anxiety,TROUBLED MARRIAGES friction with parents/children or dysfunctional sex lives. I treat each person with whatever modality is most appropriate for him or her:I'm trained in cognitive/behavioral; certified in hypnosis; Experienced in spirituality, sexuality, insight or solution or family oriented techniques."

"I work with clients who are facing a wide range of personal and interpersonal problems that are creating friction and functional problems in their lives. These problems are primarily existential in nature including living with the feeling that something is just not quite right in one's life, that one is not living to ones fullest potential, and identity issues (including spiritual, sexual, and vocational identity). Invariably, these problems arise as a result of loss and disillusionment, whether it be through heartbreak, the loss of a loved one through death or divorce, and feelings of isolation or not being understood."

"I work with clients who are facing a wide range of personal and interpersonal problems that are creating friction and functional problems in their lives. These problems are primarily existential in nature including living with the feeling that something is just not quite right in one's life, that one is not living to ones fullest potential, and identity issues (including spiritual, sexual, and vocational identity). Invariably, these problems arise as a result of loss and disillusionment, whether it be through heartbreak, the loss of a loved one through death or divorce, and feelings of isolation or not being understood."

"I work with children, families, and adults. Using traditional and alternative modalities to personalize each treatment plan, I strive to make a genuine connection with every individual to help inform my approach. I am certified in Basic EMDR Training and have Advanced Training for EMDR with children through EMDRIA."

"I work with children, families, and adults. Using traditional and alternative modalities to personalize each treatment plan, I strive to make a genuine connection with every individual to help inform my approach. I am certified in Basic EMDR Training and have Advanced Training for EMDR with children through EMDRIA."

"I am a dedicated therapist who has spent a lot of time exploring and refining the work of the mind. My therapeutic approach, therapy under hypnosis (www.therapyunderhypnosis.com), is based on a new method which allows us to create a new logic which is more suitable for your success. This therapy is very effective at clearing symptoms like anxiety, depression, codependency, lack of self-confidence, fears, anger, self-sabotage, feeling overwhelmed, lack of self-love, loneliness, feeling stuck, failing relationships and many more. This therapy helps you achieve self-leadership and independence in your life."

"I am a dedicated therapist who has spent a lot of time exploring and refining the work of the mind. My therapeutic approach, therapy under hypnosis (www.therapyunderhypnosis.com), is based on a new method which allows us to create a new logic which is more suitable for your success. This therapy is very effective at clearing symptoms like anxiety, depression, codependency, lack of self-confidence, fears, anger, self-sabotage, feeling overwhelmed, lack of self-love, loneliness, feeling stuck, failing relationships and many more. This therapy helps you achieve self-leadership and independence in your life."

"My speciality is in working with adolescents. The goal in life isn't just to be happy. It's to feel the entire span of human emotions and be okay with it. By gaining this strength, we can stop reacting to the outside environment and sit with emotions as they come and go allowing us to remain centered and become who we truly are."

"My speciality is in working with adolescents. The goal in life isn't just to be happy. It's to feel the entire span of human emotions and be okay with it. By gaining this strength, we can stop reacting to the outside environment and sit with emotions as they come and go allowing us to remain centered and become who we truly are."

"The ideal setting for therapy is a caring environment that allows genuine sharing and exploration along with the active participation of the therapist. This way, the patient has the opportunity to explore current life difficulties and examine them in a new perspective. Sometimes it is helpful to look back at early life relationships and see how they influence present day feelings, thoughts, and actions. With couples I am able to enhance communication skills by working to resolve the push-pull that creates distance and conflict, calmly helping my patients face challenges with compassion and a nurturing sense of humor."

"The ideal setting for therapy is a caring environment that allows genuine sharing and exploration along with the active participation of the therapist. This way, the patient has the opportunity to explore current life difficulties and examine them in a new perspective. Sometimes it is helpful to look back at early life relationships and see how they influence present day feelings, thoughts, and actions. With couples I am able to enhance communication skills by working to resolve the push-pull that creates distance and conflict, calmly helping my patients face challenges with compassion and a nurturing sense of humor."

"I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious."

"I appreciate your interest in psychotherapy and commend your effort in finding a therapist. It is an important step to take towards feeling better. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with people who have experienced trauma, depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with my clients, and am supportive and dedicated to their increased well being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, open and honest, supportive, and curious."

"The motivation to seek counseling can come at many different times and stages in one's life - Whether it be to explore a deeper understanding of oneself, discovering ways to resolve relationship conflicts, or striving for stability or even change. In my clinical practice I work to understand what may be currently interfering with someone experiencing a more satisfying life - with a goal of helping clients become curious about their own experiences, reactions and insights."

"The motivation to seek counseling can come at many different times and stages in one's life - Whether it be to explore a deeper understanding of oneself, discovering ways to resolve relationship conflicts, or striving for stability or even change. In my clinical practice I work to understand what may be currently interfering with someone experiencing a more satisfying life - with a goal of helping clients become curious about their own experiences, reactions and insights."

"My goal is to help you experience your life more fully. Sometimes it's by uncovering and changing old patterns of thinking; sometimes,it's by exploring old stories with unnamed parts, and learning to actually tolerate all of your feelings. It's hard to do that by yourself; we do that as a collaboration. By creating a safe and caring environment, I also help couples to become more comfortable talking to each other. I believe that a life together is a on-going process of listening and talking openly."

"My goal is to help you experience your life more fully. Sometimes it's by uncovering and changing old patterns of thinking; sometimes,it's by exploring old stories with unnamed parts, and learning to actually tolerate all of your feelings. It's hard to do that by yourself; we do that as a collaboration. By creating a safe and caring environment, I also help couples to become more comfortable talking to each other. I believe that a life together is a on-going process of listening and talking openly."

"You no longer know the person your daughter is becoming and miss the close connection you once had. You feel like a failure as a parent. You no longer even recognize your partner sleeping next to you. I help young females and couples navigate periods of disconnection in life and make room for discovering who you are separate from what society or others expect you to be. The goal is to welcome all emotions and human experience and not only be OK, but thrive because of it."

"You no longer know the person your daughter is becoming and miss the close connection you once had. You feel like a failure as a parent. You no longer even recognize your partner sleeping next to you. I help young females and couples navigate periods of disconnection in life and make room for discovering who you are separate from what society or others expect you to be. The goal is to welcome all emotions and human experience and not only be OK, but thrive because of it."

"Creating a successful family is the greatest challenge any of us face. So often when our kids enter the teenage years, the dynamics suddenly change. The son or daughter who used to be a part of the family can seem like a different person. The old activities, conversations and rules are different and then journey of raising a teenage begins. As a therapist, high school teacher, and group leader, I have watched adolescents, their parents, and couples go through times of great struggle and come out the other side with a clearer sense of who they are in the world ."

"Creating a successful family is the greatest challenge any of us face. So often when our kids enter the teenage years, the dynamics suddenly change. The son or daughter who used to be a part of the family can seem like a different person. The old activities, conversations and rules are different and then journey of raising a teenage begins. As a therapist, high school teacher, and group leader, I have watched adolescents, their parents, and couples go through times of great struggle and come out the other side with a clearer sense of who they are in the world ."

"Together, we will explore what is standing between you and your vision of a satisfying life. I provide genuine, thoughtful, and empathic care to help you feel better able to take on life's challenges. My therapeutic style is warm and engaged, with the intention of fostering insight and facilitating your desired change. I have seen my clients experience improvements in mood, relationships, confidence, sense of purpose, and achievement."

"Together, we will explore what is standing between you and your vision of a satisfying life. I provide genuine, thoughtful, and empathic care to help you feel better able to take on life's challenges. My therapeutic style is warm and engaged, with the intention of fostering insight and facilitating your desired change. I have seen my clients experience improvements in mood, relationships, confidence, sense of purpose, and achievement."

"Your brighter future begins today, as you have taken the first step to find the life you wish to create. Feeling anxious, depressed or want to create a life change? A safe environment and caring professional can help you work through difficulties such as anxiety, depression, unhealthy stress and relationship issues. I would love to work with you toward your brighter tomorrow."

"Your brighter future begins today, as you have taken the first step to find the life you wish to create. Feeling anxious, depressed or want to create a life change? A safe environment and caring professional can help you work through difficulties such as anxiety, depression, unhealthy stress and relationship issues. I would love to work with you toward your brighter tomorrow."

"Many people shy away from asking for help when in emotional and psychological pain. It is not easy to ask for help. Perhaps there are feelings of shame underlying the recognition of one's vulnerability. But in essence these are the times that important and life-altering changes can occur. I am invested in establishing a safe, supportive, and truthful interaction with you towards improving your life, your choices, and your relationships, & have over 25 years of experience as proof. The concerns that I have worked with extensively include depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, substance-abuse, adjustment, crisis intervention, & individuation."

"Many people shy away from asking for help when in emotional and psychological pain. It is not easy to ask for help. Perhaps there are feelings of shame underlying the recognition of one's vulnerability. But in essence these are the times that important and life-altering changes can occur. I am invested in establishing a safe, supportive, and truthful interaction with you towards improving your life, your choices, and your relationships, & have over 25 years of experience as proof. The concerns that I have worked with extensively include depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, substance-abuse, adjustment, crisis intervention, & individuation."

"I am a psychological trauma specialist who has spent over 25 years working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced child abuse, family violence, rape and assault, traumatic loss of loved ones, and the psychological effects of serious or severe medical problems or injuries. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for these and other problems, including relationship issues and the problems associated with working in the entertainment industry. I work with clients who have experienced a single trauma as well as those who have experienced complex trauma. At this time, I am limiting my practice to traumatized adults."

"I am a psychological trauma specialist who has spent over 25 years working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced child abuse, family violence, rape and assault, traumatic loss of loved ones, and the psychological effects of serious or severe medical problems or injuries. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for these and other problems, including relationship issues and the problems associated with working in the entertainment industry. I work with clients who have experienced a single trauma as well as those who have experienced complex trauma. At this time, I am limiting my practice to traumatized adults."

"As a therapist, I have experienced great fulfillment in helping my clients work through issues of addiction, depression; grief and loss; anxiety; social discomfort; relationship conflict/divorce; loneliness; low self esteem; mid-life crises; and fear of change. Helping women and men who struggle with love addiction and co-dependence is an area of special interest. My goal is to help my clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life while strengthening their ability to withstand life's inherent challenges."

"As a therapist, I have experienced great fulfillment in helping my clients work through issues of addiction, depression; grief and loss; anxiety; social discomfort; relationship conflict/divorce; loneliness; low self esteem; mid-life crises; and fear of change. Helping women and men who struggle with love addiction and co-dependence is an area of special interest. My goal is to help my clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life while strengthening their ability to withstand life's inherent challenges."

"Katy earned a master's in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is a Registered Nurse with a background in Emergency Nursing and Oncology. Katy has explored Jungian psychology privately for over 20 years utilizing art and poetry as a medium for processing loss and trauma. She has worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at the Cancer Support Community providing individual therapy and leading support groups for patients and their families dealing with medical trauma."

"Katy earned a master's in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is a Registered Nurse with a background in Emergency Nursing and Oncology. Katy has explored Jungian psychology privately for over 20 years utilizing art and poetry as a medium for processing loss and trauma. She has worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at the Cancer Support Community providing individual therapy and leading support groups for patients and their families dealing with medical trauma."

"I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 32 years experience helping clients through life transitions. I bring good judgment and experience to the challenges that accompany such transitions and personal crises. I am a problem-solver and specialize in periods of change so that you are at your best as you work to achieve your goals. If you are seeking supportive, safe and productive therapy for yourself or someone in your family, I am ready to meet, talk and help. My practice focuses on transitions facing adults, adolescents, and children, as well as working with families and teams."

"I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 32 years experience helping clients through life transitions. I bring good judgment and experience to the challenges that accompany such transitions and personal crises. I am a problem-solver and specialize in periods of change so that you are at your best as you work to achieve your goals. If you are seeking supportive, safe and productive therapy for yourself or someone in your family, I am ready to meet, talk and help. My practice focuses on transitions facing adults, adolescents, and children, as well as working with families and teams."

"In your search for a therapist, you will want someone who both understands what you are going through, and who is passionately committed to working with you to figure out where you want to go and how to get there. Therapy is above all a process and journey of self discovery which requires a guide who is patient and supportive, and at the same time encouraging and persistent to help you understand your self and the often hidden patterns of your life and relationships that hold you back."

"In your search for a therapist, you will want someone who both understands what you are going through, and who is passionately committed to working with you to figure out where you want to go and how to get there. Therapy is above all a process and journey of self discovery which requires a guide who is patient and supportive, and at the same time encouraging and persistent to help you understand your self and the often hidden patterns of your life and relationships that hold you back."

Email

Don't be shy. Our therapists are here to help you and are pleased to hear from you.

Feel free to ask for what you want... an appointment, a consultation or simply a response to a question. Keep it short, 200
words or less, this is just an initial contact.

Remember to double check your return email address or your phone number if you prefer to be called.

Psychology Today does not read or retain your email. However, a copy will be sent to you for your records. Please be
aware that email is not a secure means of communication and spam filters may prevent your email from reaching the
therapist. The therapist should respond to you by email, although we recommend that you follow up with a phone call.
If you prefer corresponding via phone, leave your contact number.

Sending an email using this page does not guarantee that the recipient will receive, read or respond to your email.

If this is an emergency do not use this form. Call 911 or your nearest hospital.